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THE HISTORY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF UKRAINIAN SOCIAL NETWORKS AND MESSENGERS AND THEIR IMPORTANCE FOR JOURNALISTS

Social networks and messengers have become an integral part of our lives. In the work of journalists, they play a significant role, because with their help, they not only search for information, communicate with the heroes of the materials, but also become an opportunity to promote media production and build an image. Journalists are constantly looking for promising social platforms to inform the audience.